Originally Posted by Dave Fitzgerald

Interesting take on the 777's. You must not be on the fleet. They are not going anywhere anytime soon. Yes, the 787 people say that can replace some of the 777s. Not really. Much different capacity. Different stage lengths. One of the most profitable planes at UAL are the 777A's. Seat mile costs on the cattle car are pretty good.

Yes, they are old, but not going anywhere.

As far as used 777-300's? Cost would be possibly a D check, paint and interiors. A fraction of the cost of a new plane. Fairly cost efficient as adding capacity goes. Plus, they are available. As stated, the 777-9's are years off at best. We need more lift sooner than later. All the 777's we have now are busy and flying. We are out of lift. When the options are limited, used isn't bad.....except for used Chinese Airbi.

Non ER 777-300s? There weren't may built. Many of them have been parted out. The difference in capability with the 300ER was significant. There are some hulks out out at Roswell...pigs have been known to fly!